Books

Praising God with Our Testimonies
According to the Psalms, it's an act of disobedience to keep quiet about his love and faithfulness.
New & Noteworthy Books
Compiled by Matt Reynolds.
The Bonhoeffer That History Overlooked
In 1946, a man named Ernst Lohmeyer disappeared from East Germany. It took me three decades to piece together his story.
In Charleston, Racial Healing Meant More Than Hugs and Unity Marches
As the first anniversary of the 2015 church massacre neared, public shows of support masked private tensions. But cracks were appearing in the city’s segregated silos.
Are Guns Inherently Evil?
Shane Claiborne and Michael Martin envision a future without firearms. Should believers rally to their cause?
A Visit with Luis Palau, Still on Fire for Christ in the Sunset of Life
Despite terminal lung cancer, the Argentinian-born evangelist remains full of energy and evangelistic passion.
How Road Trips Teach Me to Trust Jesus
As I approach this season of pilgrimage, Scripture offers me a theology of travel.
How David Brooks Meandered Toward God
The New York Times columnist hasn’t become a Christian of the “Protestant evangelical variety,” but his latest book offers a fine example of spiritual autobiography.
The Gospel Calls Us to Perfection, Not Perfectionism
Holiness is a hard challenge. The key is surrender, not striving.
Why Character Is Making a Comeback
Character formation isn’t just an individual process, says Anne Snyder. It requires institutions.
The Call to Self-Discipline in a Media-Saturated Age
Our society is addicted to spectacle. How do we keep our eyes are fixed on Christ?
Jesus Gave Me What Boozing and Brawling Couldn’t
My journey from the criminal underworld to the foot of the cross.
How J. P. Moreland Presented His Anxious Mind to God
The apologist opens up about his battles with mental illness.
We Want Straightforward Answers. God Gives Us Mysteries.
Jen Pollock Michel traces the paradoxical shape of Christian truth.
5 Books on How to Give (and Receive) Blessings
Chosen by Tina Boesch, author of 'Given: The Forgotten Meaning and Practice of Blessing' (NavPress).
New & Noteworthy Fiction
Chosen by Shawn Smucker, author of 'The Day the Angels Fell' (Revell).
Waging a Smarter War on Porn
It’s a serious problem among evangelicals. But fixating on it might be missing the bigger picture.
Balm for the Religious-Freedom Lover’s Soul
Steven Waldman’s book helps “complainers” like me regain a sense of perspective.
Sabbath Rest: Not Just for Grownups
I want my children to know how to work hard. I also want them to know that hard work doesn’t define them.
The Three-Letter Word That Undergirds Gospel Living
Loving across our differences requires the power of paradox.

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